Italian Words
Composers
Note Values
Parts of the Piano
100

This word means "fast"

What is "Allegro?"

100

This composer, though famous for his own repertoire, is the primary reason JS Bach is well-known today. 

Who is "Felix Mendelssohn?"


100

This note receives 1 count in 4/4 time.

What is a quarter note?

100

This pedal was added last on the piano, in the Modern Era. 

What is the sostenuto pedal?

200

This word means "smooth, connected" 

What is "Legato?"


200

This composer wrote a famous ballet by being given EXACT measures, tempi, and time signatures by the commissioner before even writing a note!

Who is Tchaikovsky? 

200

This note receives four counts in 4/4 time. 

What is a whole note?


200

This pedal is often referred to as the "soft pedal" but this is its original Italian name. 

What is the Una Corda?

300

This word means "with a singing quality"

What is "cantabile?"


300

This woman is often regarded as one of the first major female concert pianists. She also was a major editor and writer. 

Who is Clara Schumann?

300

This rest receives one count in 3/8 time.

What is an eighth rest?

300

This part of the piano hits the strings, allowing them to vibrate. 

What is a hammer?

400

This word means "soft"

What is "Piano?"